Darfur Grade Report For
Barbara Lee
House of Representatives California District 09, Democrat
Leadership Positions
- Member, Appropriations (State/Foreign Operations)
Darfur Legislation
Sponsorships
- Genocide Accountability Act/Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Co-Sponsored
- NATO Bridging Force Co-Sponsored
- Presidential Special Envoy Co-Sponsored
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Co-Sponsored
Votes
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Voted For
- Funding Amendment for Protection Voted For
- NATO Bridging Force Voted For
- Presidential Special Envoy Voted For
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
- China Resolution Voted For
- Genocide Accountability Act Voted For
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
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yahooPrior Grades
- 2008 Grade: n/a
- 2007 Grade: A+
- 2006 Grade: A+
Trip to Darfur
Rep. Barbara Lee has been on a congressional visit to Darfur.
Extra Credit
Rep. Lee is a member of the Sudan Caucus.
Rep. Lee received extra credit for introducing the Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2006.
Rep. Lee received extra credit for co-sponsoring the China Resolution on Darfur in 2007.
Additional Information
Rep. Lee signed on to Rep. Higgin’s February 12, 2008 letter to President Bush. The letter encourages the President to increase the U.S. diplomatic effort on Darfur.
On January 4, 2007, Rep. Lee introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 7) calling on the League of Arab States to acknowledge the genocide in Darfur. The resolution also calls upon the League of Arab States to step up their efforts to stop the genocide.
Notes
Contact Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee has received a cumulative grade of “A+” for supporting and voting in favor of all significant Darfur legislation. This member of Congress is a champion of the cause and has taken crucial action to end the genocide in Darfur.
Thank Barbara Lee for helping to protect civilians and save lives. Remind the representative, however, that the genocide continues and we still need strong support to end the atrocities in Darfur. We need Barbara Lee to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
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